Over the past two weeks, Novato Police Department investigated two incidents in which juveniles used firearms to commit crimes. On December 19, 2024, a 20-year-old victim was held at gunpoint near Novato High School by a group of teen suspects. The suspects stole the victim’s belongings, … [Read more...] about Gun play at Novato High; arrests made
Fremont man arrested for sexually assaulting teenager in Novato
On Friday (12/27), around 3PM, a teenage victim contacted Novato Police and reported that she had been sexually assaulted. Officers determined the incident occurred earlier that morning in a parked vehicle. The suspect had previously portrayed himself as a 15-year-old on social media in the weeks … [Read more...] about Fremont man arrested for sexually assaulting teenager in Novato
Marin County Sheriff must cooperate with immigration on criminal arrests, public safety demands it
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive The nuttiest situation in American life today -- not to mention here in beautiful Marin County -- has gotta be the disconnect we’ve created between local and federal law enforcement on immigrant crime. Decades of flawed thinking coupled with misguided … [Read more...] about Marin County Sheriff must cooperate with immigration on criminal arrests, public safety demands it
Two ‘holiday’ movies: Skip the Dracula one and go see the Bob Dylan one
Properly Subvesive/Sherman R. Frederick I caught the two big holiday season movies of 2024 — “Nosferatu” and “A Complete Unknown.” Nosferatu, an adaptation of Bram Stoker's "Dracula" novel, gets an 86/76 rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which I found too high for my taste. (86 is the critics score, … [Read more...] about Two ‘holiday’ movies: Skip the Dracula one and go see the Bob Dylan one
Marin 911: Cat caught in custody battle, dark Santa and big Redwood down
MARIN COUNTY SHERIFF Cat-astrophy: Deputies responded to a complaint in Inverness Park on Dec. 22 regarding the custody of a cat. The cat is supposed to go with the cat as they travel from parent to parent. This time the cat was withheld and left with (OMG) a stranger. Advice given. Kayaker: … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Cat caught in custody battle, dark Santa and big Redwood down
Walnut Creek internet crimes effort results in 13 arrests
Walnut Creek PD recently hosted an extensive and successful Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) operation, partnering with numerous local and federal agencies to safeguard children in our communities. This collaborative effort, which included Novato's police department, resulted in 13 arrests, … [Read more...] about Walnut Creek internet crimes effort results in 13 arrests
Watch out Jailbirds, Kodak is on the job in Marin
The Marin County Sheriff's Office welcomes our newest addition, K9 Kodak! This 1.5 year old lab is our Departments first K9 assigned as a Custody narcotics detection dog. While we have had numerous K9s in the past, Kodak will be assigned to the Marin County Jail. Kodak will be working with K9 … [Read more...] about Watch out Jailbirds, Kodak is on the job in Marin
Drugs, firearms, ammo and cash seized in undercover drug busts in Marin and Sonoma counties
Last month (November) an undercover detective with the Specialized Investigative Unit, was approached by a man, later Identified as Esteban Barahona, who offered to sell the detective cocaine. The detective established a relationship with Barahona where he and another undercover detective began … [Read more...] about Drugs, firearms, ammo and cash seized in undercover drug busts in Marin and Sonoma counties
Chris Chamberlain gets the nod to lead Marin County parks
After nearly 11 years in leadership roles with Marin County Parks, Chris Chamberlain, shown at left, is the choice to become the department’s new leader. County Executive Derek Johnson announced December 23 that Chamberlain, Parks’ assistant director since 2016 and interim director for the past … [Read more...] about Chris Chamberlain gets the nod to lead Marin County parks
Marin activates emergency shelter against incoming storm
In response to a severe storm forecast by the National Weather Service for Marin County, which includes strong wind gusts exceeding 35 mph, leading to downed trees, and potential power outages, Marin County Health and Human Services (HHS) is activating its Severe Weather … [Read more...] about Marin activates emergency shelter against incoming storm